Athlete Profiles

1. Name: Derek Drouin

2. Year of Birth: 1990
 
3. Sarnia ASW Club member since: 2006

4. School: Indiana University

5. Graduation Date: 2012

6. Events and Personal Bests: High jump- 2.27m, 100mh- 14.82 (42")

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Major Achievements: Winning OFSAA gold in 2006 and 2008 for high jump. 2 time Canadian Junior Silver Medalist. Silver medalist at the NCAA Indoor Championships 2009 as a freshman. 2009 Big Ten Gold Medalist and Freshman of the year. 2009 Mideast Regional Champion and Field Performer of the Year. Member of Team Canada competing at the World Youth Championships 2007 in Czech Republic (10th) and Commonwealth Youth Games 2008 in India (Bronze); .Pan Am junior champion (2009) with new Canadian junior record of 2.27m
 
8. Why did you start participating in Track and Field: The coach at my  elementary school came and got me at recess and told me I was doing track
so I did.
 
9. What does participating in Track and Field mean to you: It means working
hard and not having the pressure of being on a team. You work to set and
meet your own goals.
 
10. To what do you attribute your improvements in the sport: Hard work and
the support of my family, friends and coaches.
 
11. What is the highlight of your athletic career:
NCAA 2nd Place 2009

12. Future Goals:
Represent Canada at the Olympic Games
 
13. Plans after you finish competing in Track and Field: Be successful in my career choice.

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